5 cents George Washington Agreement Revenue Stamp

United States · 1862 · 5¢

Features a portrait of George Washington facing left, with 'U.S. INTER. REV.' above and 'FIVE CENTS' below. It is a perforated revenue stamp.

Issued during the American Civil War (1862) to help fund the Union war effort through taxation. This stamp is part of the 'First Issue' of U.S. revenue stamps.